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by MadelynNguyen1F
Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: Delta U
Replies: 5
Views: 806

Re: Delta U

Isothermal reactions have a constant temperature and since internal energy is a state function dependent on temperature, the internal energy change is zero.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: Zero Order Reactions
Topic: Half-life
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Re: Half-life

These are the equations I found for Half Lives: For a zero order reaction A products , rate = k: t½ = [Ao] / 2k For a first order reaction A products , rate = k[A]: t½ = 0.693 / k For a second order reaction 2A products or A + B products (when [A] = [B]), rate = k[A]2: t½ = 1 / k [Ao]
by MadelynNguyen1F
Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: First Order Reactions
Topic: Half-life Clarification
Replies: 5
Views: 620

Re: Half-life Clarification

Yes, and these are the equations I found: For a zero order reaction A products , rate = k: t½ = [Ao] / 2k For a first order reaction A products , rate = k[A]: t½ = 0.693 / k For a second order reaction 2A products or A + B products (when [A] = [B]), rate = k[A]2: t½ = 1 / k [Ao]
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Mar 08, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Zero Order Reactions
Topic: initial concentration
Replies: 6
Views: 664

Re: initial concentration

I found this answer online, "Zero-order reactions are typically found when a material that is required for the reaction to proceed, such as a surface or a catalyst, is saturated by the reactants".
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Mechanism
Replies: 2
Views: 345

Re: Mechanism

If you mean the rate law, kinetics predicts that rates of chemical reactions will be affected by factors that increase the kinetic energy of the reactants, which makes it more likely that the reactants will interact with each other. Examples of this would be temperature changes or the presence of a ...
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts
Topic: Final
Replies: 3
Views: 430

Re: Final

Yes, the website says the final covers all material and questions will come from the Homework and Online Assessments.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Mar 02, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
Topic: E˚ vs E
Replies: 13
Views: 15694

Re: E˚ vs E

E˚ is the standard electrode potential under standard conditions while E is the cell potential under other conditions
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:52 pm
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: Cell Reaction Order
Replies: 3
Views: 394

Re: Cell Reaction Order

The anode is on the left side while the cathode is on the right side.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: H+, OH-, water
Replies: 9
Views: 944

Re: H+, OH-, water

A previous chem community post stated, "it seems that the elements/molecules are included that contribute to an oxidation number change or the overall charge on a side of a reaction. H+ and the other ions contribute to charge difference and therefore, electron balance. The neutral NO2(g) molecu...
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: Favor ability of Cell portential
Replies: 5
Views: 637

Re: Favor ability of Cell portential

If the cell potential is negative, does that also mean that the reverse reaction is spontaneous?
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: Test 2 Material
Replies: 11
Views: 970

Re: Test 2 Material

Yes, the class website states that the test will cover Gibbs Free energy and electrochemistry
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Gibbs Free Energy and Spontaneity
Replies: 2
Views: 447

Re: Gibbs Free Energy and Spontaneity

delta G is negative for any reaction where delta H is negative and delta S is positive. Any reaction for which delta G is negative should be spontaneous.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
Topic: Free Expansion
Replies: 3
Views: 461

Re: Free Expansion

free expansion is the unrestrained expansion of a gas into a volume
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
Topic: work
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Re: work

The work done on the system will be positive if a system is compressed and delta-V is negative
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: Calculating Standard Reaction Entropies (e.g. , Using Standard Molar Entropies)
Topic: Cv vs. Cp
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Cv vs. Cp

The professor also stated on a previous chem community post that " a monatomic ideal has 3 degrees of freedom and each contributes (1/2)nRT towards the internal energy. So the total internal energy would be (3/2)nR. And since equating both we get Cv = 3/2R. And you know Cp-Cv = R so Cp = Cv + R...
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:59 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: Closed, Open, and Isolated Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 559

Re: Closed, Open, and Isolated Systems

An example of an insulated system would be hot liquid inside of a thermos.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: Closed, Open, and Isolated Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 559

Re: Closed, Open, and Isolated Systems

A closed system has a fixed amount of matter but can exchange energy with its surroundings. An open system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings. An isolated system has no contact with its surroundings.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: 3/2R and 5/2R
Replies: 5
Views: 678

Re: 3/2R and 5/2R

Yes, this varies because diatomic gases have a greater number of degrees of freedom compared to monoatomic gases.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Negative work
Replies: 11
Views: 1089

Re: Negative work

Yes, negative work is when work leaves the system.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: U and its relations to work
Replies: 8
Views: 838

Re: U and its relations to work

Delta H is enthalpy while q is heat flow.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: bond enthalpy equations
Replies: 6
Views: 645

Re: bond enthalpy equations

I believe Dr.Lavelle drew out the structure of each reactant and product in order to help us visualize which bonds were being broken.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: 3 Methods
Replies: 3
Views: 363

Re: 3 Methods

Yes, Dr.Lavelle mentioned that method 2, the bond enthalpy method, is the least accurate because it uses averages from many different molecules.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Modules
Replies: 17
Views: 1339

Re: Modules

The modules are an extremely helpful review for subjects you might be a little rusty on, and I recommend doing the assessments to complement the lectures and homework.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:59 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: method 1
Replies: 4
Views: 435

Re: method 1

Yes, if there is the same chemical on both the reactant side and product side, then it cancels out when you add the equations.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Ka vs. Kb
Replies: 12
Views: 4647

Re: Ka vs. Kb

Yes Kp is the equilibrium constant expressed in terms of partial pressures of gases
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Concentrations Effect on K
Replies: 8
Views: 554

Re: Concentrations Effect on K

K doesn't change when concentrations change. However, a change of temperature can change an equilibrium constant.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: Pressure

Since the number of moles is equal on both sides, there is no net change in order to restore equilibrium.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Why no units for K?
Replies: 3
Views: 354

Re: Why no units for K?

Equilibrium constants are calculated using activity, and activity is unitless, so K is also unitless.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Adding a liquid
Replies: 7
Views: 562

Re: Adding a liquid

Only the position of equilibrium is changed if you add a liquid. The reaction shifts to ensure that the expression for K remains the same.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Notation [ENDORSED]
Replies: 5
Views: 573

Re: Notation [ENDORSED]

Brackets represent concentration, so I've seen them used in Kc problems, while I've seen both parentheses and nothing used with equilibrium problems concerning partial pressure
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: Drawing Tetrahedral Structures
Replies: 4
Views: 740

Re: Drawing Tetrahedral Structures

I believe you can just draw the lines, and that the triangles and dashes were just used to help us fully understand the structure.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Octet Exceptions
Topic: expanded octet
Replies: 12
Views: 2717

Re: expanded octet

Any elements with an atomic number larger than 10 have access to the d orbital and can have an expanded octet.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: *Molecular Orbital Theory (Bond Order, Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism)
Topic: Double bond
Replies: 5
Views: 754

Re: Double bond

If there are resonance structures for one of the molecules, then the double bond for that molecule will be longer than the double bond for the other.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: Naming shape
Replies: 7
Views: 908

Re: Naming shape

You have to account for lone pairs, as they count as areas of electron density.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: Bond Angles
Replies: 7
Views: 851

Re: Bond Angles

We should know the main bond angles for each structure.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat May 26, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: Polarisability of Anions, The Polarizing Power of Cations
Topic: Polarizing power
Replies: 10
Views: 8756

Re: Polarizing power

Cations have polarizing power while anions have polarizability.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat May 26, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
Topic: Formal charge with ions
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Re: Formal charge with ions

You would use the normal equation to calculate the formal charge but when you add up all of the formal charge, it should equal the charge of the ion.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu May 24, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Topic: Formal charge?
Replies: 12
Views: 1446

Re: Formal charge?

Yes! The equation [valence electrons - non-bonding valence electrons - (bonding electrons/2) ] would also work
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri May 18, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: Exceptions to the Octet
Replies: 5
Views: 636

Re: Exceptions to the Octet

Yes, it would be 10 electrons because the d subshell has 5 orbitals with two electrons each.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri May 18, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: Dipole Moments
Topic: polarization power
Replies: 3
Views: 480

Re: polarization power

Polarizing power refers to cations because the electrons around the nucleus of the anion are drawn to the cation.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri May 18, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Bond Lengths & Energies
Topic: calculating bond length
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Re: calculating bond length

I believe we just need to know that single bonds would have a longer bond length compared to double and triple bonds. The bond length also corresponds to bond strength.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat May 12, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: SO2
Replies: 5
Views: 829

Re: SO2

Two double bonds, because of the formal charges, but the actual structure is a hybrid of all three.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat May 12, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Octet Exceptions
Topic: Exceptions [ENDORSED]
Replies: 7
Views: 1319

Re: Exceptions [ENDORSED]

The expanded octet applies to atoms where n is greater than or equal to 3 because they have access to the d orbital.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Wed May 09, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: Heisenberg Indeterminacy (Uncertainty) Equation
Topic: Delta X
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Re: Delta X

Someone asked about this in class and the answer was to plug in the diameter.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu May 03, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: *Shrodinger Equation
Topic: Midterm [ENDORSED]
Replies: 2
Views: 483

Re: Midterm [ENDORSED]

I believe Dr. Lavelle said that we should just know the concepts behind it.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu May 03, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
Topic: Electron affinity
Replies: 4
Views: 500

Re: Electron affinity

I believe that atoms with a full octet are an exception though.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu May 03, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
Topic: Electron affinity
Replies: 4
Views: 500

Re: Electron affinity

Electron affinity going from left to right of the periodic table increases because the amount of protons an element has also increases. There is an attractive charge between the positively charged protons in the nucleus and the negatively charged electrons. So, the outer electrons are more attracted...
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: Photoelectric Effect
Topic: Test 2 final question [ENDORSED]
Replies: 15
Views: 1902

Re: Test 2 final question [ENDORSED]

It is a one to one ratio so 1000 electrons.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: Lobes [ENDORSED]
Replies: 4
Views: 629

Re: Lobes [ENDORSED]

I think we also need to know which axis each lobe lays on.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:51 pm
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: Why does the 4s orbital come before the 3d?
Replies: 7
Views: 1907

Re: Why does the 4s orbital come before the 3d?

I think 4s might fill up first because of electron repulsion. I was looking online and it said that was related to the fact that 4s fills up before 3d.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: DeBroglie Equation
Topic: HW 1.39 [ENDORSED]
Replies: 8
Views: 1040

Re: HW 1.39 [ENDORSED]

Yes, you would use the equation lambda=h/mv, and make sure to convert the given values into SI units.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: Photoelectric Effect
Topic: 1.9
Replies: 6
Views: 501

Re: 1.9

1 MHz is equal to 10^6 Hz, so you would multiply by 10^6.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: DeBroglie Equation
Topic: HW 1.33
Replies: 12
Views: 1274

Re: HW 1.33

For part A, you can use the equation lambda=hc/Energy of the electron or (1/2mv^2. Then, you plug in Planck's constant and the speed of light on the top and the mass of an electron and the given velocity(3.6x10^6 when converted from km/s to m/s) on the bottom. The answer would be 33.7 nm, so the wav...
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: SI Units, Unit Conversions
Topic: Length Units
Replies: 15
Views: 1522

Re: Length Units

Yes, but the question should specify the units you need.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: Textbook Version Confirmation
Replies: 1
Views: 231

Re: Textbook Version Confirmation

I have the sixth edition and I haven't had a problem. I'm pretty sure the sixth edition is the one we're supposed to have.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
Topic: Two limiting reactants?
Replies: 10
Views: 2498

Re: Two limiting reactants?

No, but two reactants can be used up in equal amounts. Neither of them limits the other.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: SI Units, Unit Conversions
Topic: L35, What is t? (Conversion)
Replies: 3
Views: 483

Re: L35, What is t? (Conversion)

I think I remember Dr. Lavelle saying that we would be given unit conversions if it was a unit we wouldn't normally know.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
Topic: Mass of Products VS. Mass of Reactants- Class Assessment
Replies: 5
Views: 3155

Re: Mass of Products VS. Mass of Reactants- Class Assessment

I remember that question from the module assessment and the answer is no.
by MadelynNguyen1F
Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: General Science Questions
Topic: Rusty on High School Chem [ENDORSED]
Replies: 347
Views: 444629

Re: Rusty on High School Chem [ENDORSED]

Yeah I was also a little rusty but the video modules really helped and I reviewed my old AP chem notes so I'm feeling more confident for the first test. The solutions manual is also extremely helpful.

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